Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - The City of North Las Vegas has created a new fund to help small businesses negatively affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The EASE Fund was established by the North Las Vegas City Council to help mitigate the impact of Nevada’s three week “pause” that requires certain types of businesses to further limit their in-person operations. A total of $750,000 has been allocated to the Fund.
Small businesses (fewer than 100 employees) in the categories listed below with a physical storefront in North Las Vegas are eligible to apply. Approved applicants will receive a grant equal to one month of their current commercial rent (verified by lease and capped at $20,000) which can be used for any regular business expense (rent, payroll, inventory, utilities). In order to be eligible, a business must be one of the following:
- Restaurants & Bars, Pubs, Wineries, Distilleries, and Breweries (those that serve food and those that do not);
- Gyms, Fitness Studios, Dance Studios, Martial Arts Studios & similar establishments;
- Gaming establishments;
- Arcades, Racetracks, Bowling Alleys, Mini Golf, Amusement & Theme Parks, and similar;
- Libraries, Museums, Art Galleries, Aquariums and Zoos.
Eligible businesses above must also:
- Have a physical storefront in North Las Vegas with a current lease/mortgage. Home-based businesses are ineligible for this program.
- Have a current NLV Business License.
Eligible businesses meeting the criteria are encouraged to complete the following application to be considered for funding through the program. Please answer all questions and attach 1) a copy of your current commercial lease or mortgage statement 2) a copy of your current NLV business license and 3) a completed and signed W-9. Complete and eligible applications will be reviewed and recommended for funding on a first-come, first served basis until funding is depleted. All application information will be verified by City staff.
The application period is open through Thursday, December 17th at 5pm. The City will not accept applications after the application window closes. All applications will be screened for eligibility based on the listed requirements and completeness of the application.
Those with questions are asked to contact the NLVCares Team at 702-633-1073 between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday – Thursday. To apply for the program, click here.